Tipping in Czech Republic
CZKLast reviewed · Feb 2026
Tipping is discretionary in the Czech Republic. Around 10% or rounding up is common in restaurants.
Rounding commonMost common situations
Restaurant
Standard:10%
Exceptional:15%
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+Exceptional service or large group
+Say thank you to keep change
+Counter or poor service
Bar
Standard:5-10%
Exceptional:10%
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+Round up for drinks
+Counter tip jar
Taxi
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:10%
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+Luggage or airport pickup
+Agree fare before journey
How to tip in Czech Republic
•Say total when paying by card
•Leave on table or hand to server
•Round up and say thank you to keep change
Quick tips
check the bill for service charge
In Prague rounding is common
Tip jars in smaller cafes
Other situations
DeliveryRound up
Hairdresser / Barber10%
Spa & Massage10-15%
Hotel Staff20-100 CZK
Tour guides10%
Valet Parking20-50 CZK
Airport Services20-50 CZK
Car Services / UberRound up
Tipping Terms Glossary
- Service charge
- A mandatory fee added to the bill by the establishment, separate from optional tips.
- Round up
- To increase the total bill amount to the nearest convenient whole number or denomination.
- Exceptional service
- Service that exceeds standard expectations, often warranting a higher tip percentage or amount.
- Cash preferred
- A preference for cash tips over card tips, often because card tips may not reach staff directly.